We take pride in the quality of our courses, which are offered with great attention to the art and the science of pastry. The classes focus on artistry, visual presentation, theory, method, and technique, giving you the knowledge required for a successful pastry career.

Calling all foodies! Chef Alissa Wallers will bring expert baking and decorating skills to you in this three-day, hands-on workshop. You will learn tips and tricks to create French-style petits fours and mini pastries for your next family celebration or gathering. In this course, our chef will guide you on how to plan festive occasions, expand your pastry skills, and execute impressive desserts for entertaining. Individual desserts always impress guests and now you can learn how to bring an ordinary dessert to life, simply! You will discover many decorating techniques to enhance the presentation of your serving table as well!

Recipes may include:

Mini Mixed-Fruit Tarts

Robusta Coffee Mini Éclairs

Traditional Coconut Tuiles

Orange Almond and Cacao Nib Tuiles

Classic Chocolate Diamants Cookies

Royal Icing Cookies

Chocolate Macaron

Mini Lemon Tarts

Piped Cookies

Old Fashioned Pain d' Épices (Gingerbread/Spice Bread)

And More!

Expand your pastry skills, and then feast on your creations. You’ll be able to take home your desserts and party favors so don’t forget to plan a festive occasion and share them with your family and friends.

This course is approved by the American Culinary Federation for 15 Continuing Education Hours (CEH's).

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The French Pastry School

7

Job Opportunities per each full time Graduate

91%

Graduation Success Rate

750

Partners for Job Shadow Opportunities

1:18

Chef to Student Ratio

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